Editorial Services for Speculative Fiction
Jake Lynch Editorial
Polishing science fiction, fantasy, and horror manuscripts for independent authors.
About the Editor
Hi, I'm Jake.
I graduated from Temple University in 2020 with a BA in English. I'm a freelance editor specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. I help speculative fiction authors bring their stories to life. My approach to editing is rooted in a deep respect for your voice and vision. I view the editorial process as a creative partnership built on trust, mutual understanding, actionable insight, and constructive guidance. Beyond the sentence-level, I pay careful attention to essential narrative elements like pacing, worldbuilding consistency, character arcs, and narrative momentum to ensure your manuscript is as strong as possible. When I'm not working on a client's manuscript, I'm writing my own stories, learning about the ancient world, studying languages, or buried in a book.
Editing Services
01.
Editorial Assessment
Best for: Completed manuscripts needing high-level, big picture feedback.Focus: Plot structure, pacing, worldbuilding, conflict, characterization, and narrative tension.Deliverable: A comprehensive editorial feedback letter, and annotated manuscript.
02.
Line and Copyediting
Best for: Completed manuscripts ready for sentence-level polish before being sent for querying or publishing.Focus: Stylistic flow, word choice, sentence structure, syntax, voice, dialogue authenticity, and grammar.Deliverable: Tracked changes manuscript edits, and an editorial style sheet tailored to your world.
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Sample Edit and Query Review
Best for: Authors preparing to query agents or seeking a focused evaluation of opening pages.Focus: Polishing the first 10,000 words, synopsis evaluation, query letter feedback.Deliverable: Line editing sample pages and query letter revision notes.
How we work together
1. Inquire: Fill out the contact form with your manuscript details and target timeline.2. Sample & Quote: Receive a free 1,000 word sample and a detailed proposal.3. Editorial Pass: Collaborate through tracked changes and manuscript notes.
Ready to discuss your manuscript?Send an email to [email protected] with the following details:Working Title & SubgenreEstimated Word CountRequested Service (Editorial Assessment, Line & Copyediting, or Query Review)Target Start Date / TimelineBrief Project Summary & Key Areas of Focus
Get In Touch
Ready to discuss your manuscript? Click the link above to send an inquiry email. I respond to all project inquiries within 1-2 business days.
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